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Bridging Communities offers peer support in Southern Oregon for families raising children with disabilities.

We connect families and community. / Apoyamos a familias en el sur de Oregón con hijos con discapacidad y conectamos familias y comunidad.

10/30/2026

Help Share Your EI/ECSE Story! 💙

Our friends at EI/ECSE are looking for stories from families about their experiences with Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education in Oregon.

What has EI/ECSE meant to your family? What has been helpful? What challenges have you experienced? Your story can help state leaders better understand the
impact of these services on children and families.

Stories don’t have to be perfect or polished. They would love to hear what you’re comfortable sharing! Stories can be shared through a video, photos, email, text, or another format that works for you.

Interested in sharing your experience? Contact Jackson County EI/ECSE at [email protected] OR 541-440-4794. A completed Release of Information is required for stories to be included in the Governor’s Report.

Please share your story by November 1.

Every family’s experience matters. Thank you for helping make sure the voices of children and families are heard! 💙

10/29/2026

🎃 Looking for Halloween fun in Southern Oregon? 👻

Check out this great roundup of 2026 Trunk or Treats and Halloween events for kids, families, and adults! There are lots of ways to celebrate and enjoy the season together. 🍬

Thanks to The Southern Oregon Mom for putting together this helpful list! 💛

Visit thesomom.com for all the details on Trunk or Treats, Halloween events, sensory-friendly options, and even more fall fun for the whole family!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween!

10/29/2026

🍂 Looking for something fun, helpful, or inspiring this November? It’s all in the Bridge Bulletin!

This month, we’re sharing family-friendly events, opportunities for siblings to connect, ways to make your voice heard, helpful resources, and practical tools to make the holiday season a little easier. 💙

There’s something for everyone, and we’d love for you to take a look!

👉 Read the November edition here: https://mailchi.mp/0dd19e4b948e/whats-happening-this-november

English and Spanish versions inside!

Not subscribed yet? Sign up to receive future editions of The Bridge Bulletin: bcoregon.org/subscribe

10/27/2026

🎃 Reminders for an Inclusive Halloween! 🦇

Halloween can be fun for everyone when we make a few small adjustments to help all trick-or-treaters feel welcome! 🧡

Small acts of understanding can make a big difference. Let’s make Halloween welcoming for everyone! 👻

10/27/2026

📣 Free Training Opportunity: Understanding ACEs and Resilience

Everyone is welcome to join this free, virtual training presented by the Southern Oregon ACEs Training Team!

Learn about the science of N.E.A.R. (Neurobiology, Epigenetics, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Resilience) and how our experiences shape brain development, health, and well-being. Participants will also explore practical, everyday ways to build resilience for themselves, their families, students, and communities.

📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
🕝 2:30–4:30 PM
💻 Online via Zoom

🔗 Register here: https://pdnetworks.soesd.k12.or.us/public/events/view-event/16874

This training is open to professionals across agencies and members of the general public. Please share with anyone who may be interested! 💙

10/26/2026

📢 Happening today! New Public Charge Rule: Free Webinars for Oregon Service Providers & Community Advocates

Join state and community leaders and immigration rights advocates to learn about the new federal Public Charge rule and what it may mean for immigrant communities and their families.

These webinars will cover:
✅ What the Public Charge rule is and who it applies to
✅ What has changed and what remains the same
✅ How service providers and community advocates can support immigrant families

📅 English: Monday, October 26 | 2:00–3:30 PM (interpretation available, including Spanish)

📅 Español: Wednesday, October 28 | 2:30–4:00 PM

💻 Both webinars will be held online and recorded for those who cannot attend live.

🔗 Register for the English webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P3xOVdUwRyyl1knh0ZZ0Mw

🔗 Register for the Spanish webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FEdVCwhAQKiKxZaLLTDVPA

Need help registering or requesting accommodations? Contact [email protected].

Please share with colleagues and community partners who may find this information helpful!

10/22/2026

🚂🎃 All aboard for some Halloween fun!

Looking for a fun family outing this weekend? Head to the Medford Railroad Park for Halloween Run Day, their last run of the season! Families can enjoy train rides, check out trains of all sizes, and see the trains decked out for Halloween. Don’t forget to wear your costumes!

📅 Sunday, October 25
⏰ 11 AM–3 PM
📍 Medford Railroad Park, 799 Berrydale Ave, Medford

🔗 Find more details at Medford, Oregon Railroad Park!

10/21/2026

💙 Come visit us this Saturday!

We’ll be at the Out of the Darkness Walk at Pear Blossom Park in Medford, and we’d love to see you there! 💙

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 9 AM–2 PM
📍 Pear Blossom Park, Medford

This event, hosted by the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention - Oregon Chapter, brings our community together to remember those we’ve lost, support those who are struggling, raise awareness about su***de prevention, and remind everyone that no one has to face difficult times alone.

Want to participate in the walk? Find event details and registration information here: https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/SouthernOregon

While you're there, be sure to stop by the Bridging Communities table to say hello! 💙

We hope to see you there! 💙

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10/20/2026

Happy Birthday, Rosa Belem Ochoa! ⭐

A fierce mom, advocate, community builder, and our Latino Community Developer!

Rosa has helped shape Bridging Communities into what it is today, and we wouldn't be where we are without her. 💙

We're definitely better together!

🎊¡Feliz cumpleaños, amiga! 🎊

10/17/2026

🎙️💗 We’re excited to share Mamás al micrófono, a Spanish-language podcast that helps humanize the experiences of Spanish-speaking mothers through stories rooted in lived experience, particularly the experiences of mothers raising children with disabilities or special needs. 💞

And you may recognize a familiar face… our very own Rosa Ochoa! As a consultant helping Bridging Communities support the Latinx community, Rosa is a powerhouse and brings so much heart to helping families feel supported. We’re excited to celebrate and share this project with her!

🤱🏼 Featuring Maria Rangel, Rosa Belem Ochoa, Mariela German Hernandez, and Joaquin Ramos, Mamás al micrófono shares real, heartfelt conversations that go beyond the diagnosis.

🎧 Listen and subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/

Follow Mamás al micrófono on Facebook and Instagram ()!
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🎙️💗 ¡Nos alegra compartir Mamás al micrófono, un pódcast en español que busca dar visibilidad y humanizar las experiencias de las madres hispanohablantes a través de historias basadas en sus propias vivencias, especialmente las de quienes crían hijos con discapacidades o necesidades especiales. 💞

Y quizás reconozcan una cara familiar… ¡nuestra querida Rosa Ochoa! Como consultora que ayuda a Bridging Communities a apoyar a la comunidad latina, Rosa pone mucho corazón en ayudar a las familias a sentirse vistas y valoradas. ¡Nos emociona celebrar y compartir este proyecto con ella!

🤱🏼 Con la participación de Maria Rangel, Rosa Belem Ochoa, Mariela German Hernandez y Joaquin Ramos, Mamás al micrófono comparte conversaciones sinceras y llenas de sentimiento que van más allá del diagnóstico.

🎧 Escucha y suscríbete: https://www.youtube.com/

¡Sigue a Mamás al micrófono en Facebook e Instagram ()!

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1017 N. Riverside Avenue
Medford, OR
97501

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http://bcoregon.org/, https://linktr.ee/bridgingcommunities

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